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Forum: Freight Dogs
21st Jul 2011, 05:16
Replies: 35
Views: 37,497
Posted By Heracles

RUN,, run far,, run fast.... This is the 747...

RUN,, run far,, run fast....
This is the 747 cargo definition of FUBAR. See my above post.

NOTHING has changed on the ground side,, and talking to the pilots,, most are moon-lighting CI crews.
...
Forum: Freight Dogs
11th Jul 2011, 01:54
Replies: 66
Views: 22,839
Posted By Heracles

VERY well stated Nitty.. In fact, clear and...

VERY well stated Nitty..
In fact, clear and concise enough that I think I will quietly return to my "box-seat", this in spite of FirstStep's litany of assumptions about me. I do wonder however how...
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Jul 2011, 04:47
Replies: 66
Views: 22,839
Posted By Heracles

"The polaroids have a long memory"......hmmm ...

"The polaroids have a long memory"......hmmm
How about this:
- 3% ??,
- or, just for giggles, the PPRUNE SCAB LIST..

Oh, wait, my bad. Those were the "bad polaroids". Kinda like it was just...
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Mar 2011, 08:17
Replies: 48
Views: 13,866
Posted By Heracles

It has also been argued that "flaps up" equals...

It has also been argued that "flaps up" equals "equal time point". While this has merit in the "where are we going?" stage,, the "V1 = starter cutout on #4 rule" rules supreme in the "we are leaving...
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Mar 2011, 08:04
Replies: 48
Views: 13,866
Posted By Heracles

My two favorites both happened to me....... ...

My two favorites both happened to me.......

1- when you know crew scheds had to have dialed 20+ numbers to get your room,, then asks "Where are you????'. "I don't know, figure it out and call...
25th Jan 2011, 03:51
Replies: 209
Views: 100,394
Posted By Heracles

Thanks MATT, An interesting read,, That I...

Thanks MATT,
An interesting read,,
That I was right in my observations brings no joy.
That the CVR WAS SABOTAGED either prior to installation or after removal brings no suprise.

Before...
10th Jan 2011, 00:33
Replies: 178
Views: 49,812
Posted By Heracles

"Do-Over"

While the T's and C's of employment; both current and wished for,
are certainly very important to the jocks and wannabee's,, I opened this thread to give voice to those with intel/RUMOR on the...
4th Sep 2010, 05:26
Replies: 731
Views: 547,027
Posted By Heracles

TWO MEN LEFT FOR WORK,, AND DIDN'T COME HOME.. ...

TWO MEN LEFT FOR WORK,, AND DIDN'T COME HOME..
period,, dot,, end of the proverbial story.

Let's all agree on that.
Let's all agree that what we do MATTERS.
It MATTERS that rules are in...
24th Jul 2010, 03:29
Replies: 44
Views: 29,009
Posted By Heracles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 27, 2010 SB-10-20 ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 27, 2010
SB-10-20
FOUR RECENT UNCONTAINED ENGINE FAILURE EVENTS PROMPT NTSB TO ISSUE URGENT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS TO FAA
Washington, DC - The National Transportation...
24th Jul 2010, 01:43
Replies: 44
Views: 29,009
Posted By Heracles

6000-ish hours on the 742F,,I never once saw an...

6000-ish hours on the 742F,,I never once saw an outboard exhaust cowl(or where one SHOULD be in this case) inflight, those pesky inboards get in the way. Just sayin'
That bit of trivia aside, can...
20th Jul 2010, 06:21
Replies: 44
Views: 29,009
Posted By Heracles

Actually,, as the originator of the thread...

Actually,, as the originator of the thread Spanner references, I need to point out a bit of trivia. The original report was an NTSB report with urgent recomendations; These are often the origin of...
8th Jun 2010, 03:00
Replies: 3
Views: 2,658
Posted By Heracles

and,, I can NOT believe I misspelled the...

and,, I can NOT believe I misspelled the title,,lol. Sorry
--heracles
8th Jun 2010, 02:45
Replies: 3
Views: 2,658
Posted By Heracles

Here's the link for those interested in the...

Here's the link for those interested in the original:

SB-10-20 (http://www.ntsb.gov/Pressrel/2010/100527b.html)


Hot section scope every 15 cycles,, for most operators of the GE powered...
8th Jun 2010, 02:41
Replies: 3
Views: 2,658
Posted By Heracles

NTSB urjent action on CF6-50

Anyone on here seen this little nugget?
There was a thread on "Frieghtdogs", but the pilot's don't seam too interested.
I really think that recommendations 1 and 3 could spell death to the GE...
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Jun 2010, 05:38
Replies: 12
Views: 3,088
Posted By Heracles

I've said for years now that two things will kill...

I've said for years now that two things will kill the classic (742). Turbines and trunnions. The engines are the most expensive part remaining on the ol' lady and the t-wheels are thier most critical...
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th May 2010, 17:26
Replies: 12
Views: 3,088
Posted By Heracles

The turbines will take at least an hour to cool...

The turbines will take at least an hour to cool or you'll melt every scope probe I know of. Then probably allocate 1/2 to 1 hour per motor. Open and close every piece of 25 year old cowling with...
Forum: Freight Dogs
30th May 2010, 04:00
Replies: 12
Views: 3,088
Posted By Heracles

ah,, WOW. scope the turbines every 15 cycles?

ah,, WOW. scope the turbines every 15 cycles?
29th Mar 2010, 00:33
Replies: 35
Views: 14,565
Posted By Heracles

FWIW,,,,, CI-011 would be a PAX!!!!! flight. CI...

FWIW,,,,, CI-011 would be a PAX!!!!! flight. CI 011 and 012 are the TPE-ANC-JFK and back route. CI cargo flights are 4 digit flight numbers all begining in 5. ex CI-5XXX,,Dynasty 5384.
Yet a little...
22nd Feb 2010, 03:45
Replies: 178
Views: 49,812
Posted By Heracles

The latest in this rumour-quest: HEARD:...

The latest in this rumour-quest:
HEARD: Evergreen(EZ) now expecting only one -400,, no intel as to 744F or BCF.

Gotta love the rumour mill.
Cheers
14th Feb 2010, 22:13
Replies: 178
Views: 49,812
Posted By Heracles

I'm not deep in "the know", but my gut says no....

I'm not deep in "the know", but my gut says no. The timing is all wrong and my intell on EZ is that they are getting 2 BCFs from AF and 2 744F's from SQC. But again; this is heard, not known.
11th Feb 2010, 06:22
Replies: 178
Views: 49,812
Posted By Heracles

A valid theory, but my contacts at EZ are...

A valid theory, but my contacts at EZ are preparing for two 744BCF's from AF and two 744F's from "unknown"; plus the time-frames are almost exact. I'd still love to hear any "other" rumors about SFF...
5th Feb 2010, 08:50
Replies: 178
Views: 49,812
Posted By Heracles

WOW, Do I look stupid. Still, the 777F appears...

WOW, Do I look stupid. Still, the 777F appears to the layman to compare quite reasonably with the 744F; very interesting.
3rd Feb 2010, 04:20
Replies: 178
Views: 49,812
Posted By Heracles

leewan, I did NOT mean to minimize your...

leewan,
I did NOT mean to minimize your opinion or knowledge,,I was simply hoping to spur any of the lurking observers to add to the THEORY "brainstorm". You are quite right,, after 16 odd years...
2nd Feb 2010, 07:03
Replies: 178
Views: 49,812
Posted By Heracles

leewan, If your theory holds, then it doesn't...

leewan,
If your theory holds, then it doesn't bode well for SFJ, SFG, or SFD; all of which are, by MSN, senior to SFA and SFB.
I rather think that this trade out, or turn over is more driven by...
29th Jan 2010, 21:43
Replies: 178
Views: 49,812
Posted By Heracles

Known: SFA and SFB are owned is you discribe,...

Known: SFA and SFB are owned is you discribe, BanC of America,, but with an IRELAND address,,interesting.
Still no news or rumours on SFF and SFN? Can't wait to see thier info.
Heard: Evergreen...
28th Jan 2010, 03:35
Replies: 178
Views: 49,812
Posted By Heracles

While it's great to see SFL back we still end up...

While it's great to see SFL back we still end up one short with SFA and SFB reportedly to be off the property but end of March10. Also, ATDB.org is showing SFF and SFN as "data embargoed" which in...
16th Jan 2010, 06:25
Replies: 178
Views: 49,812
Posted By Heracles

Singapore Cargo Rumours (early 2010)

PPRuNe is a great forum for news and rumours,, no harm in a pure rumour/speculation thread.
We can all throw ideas against the wall and see what sticks.

For purposes of this thread, let's...
14th Dec 2009, 07:04
Replies: 209
Views: 100,394
Posted By Heracles

GulfStream,, perhaps you'd be so kind as to...

GulfStream,, perhaps you'd be so kind as to provide a link,, I seam unable to find this article on my own. Thanks.

As to your take on their take, I see just two glaring errors; (and I do NOT mean...
2nd Dec 2009, 07:55
Replies: 209
Views: 100,394
Posted By Heracles

MD11eng, You've obviously wrestled with a few...

MD11eng,
You've obviously wrestled with a few JT-9 cowls,, a little slice of heaven 'eh mate?
I merely ment to point out that on the JT-3 powered 7 oh's, the lack of curvature in the upper mounting...
25th Nov 2009, 07:50
Replies: 209
Views: 100,394
Posted By Heracles

Tweedler, A very well written post, especially...

Tweedler,
A very well written post, especially nice for a first post. Interesting, given your join date. Your scenario #1 seems very likely and VERY familiar, let's see if you get flamed like I did....
12th Nov 2009, 09:09
Replies: 209
Views: 100,394
Posted By Heracles

As stated earlier: "Either that,, or I'm wrong....

As stated earlier:
"Either that,, or I'm wrong. It's casual,, I'm actually getting a little used to being wrong."

Thanks for the info guys,, it really has been awhile since I either operated a...
9th Nov 2009, 21:50
Replies: 209
Views: 100,394
Posted By Heracles

A wiki page already?, wow. Thanks to guys who...

A wiki page already?, wow.
Thanks to guys who still frequent the gulf for keeping an ear open.

For future reference, the cowling on the older Pratts are NOT ATTACHED to the aircraft at the top....
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Nov 2009, 06:07
Replies: 27
Views: 6,349
Posted By Heracles

413X3, You sir are obviously familiar with how...

413X3,
You sir are obviously familiar with how AAWWH treats their crews, thier maint, their loadmasters, their ground staff, etc. Wasn't always like that; Atlas Air was a class act...... AAWWH not...
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Nov 2009, 00:31
Replies: 27
Views: 6,349
Posted By Heracles

pbb, Call it ramp rumor, on a very well...

pbb,
Call it ramp rumor, on a very well located ramp.
Yes,, it is an assumption,, but a damn logical one.
DHL owning half of Polar, will just sit in the corner and pout while the shiny new toys...
Forum: Freight Dogs
6th Nov 2009, 19:04
Replies: 27
Views: 6,349
Posted By Heracles

THINK!!!! DHL bought 49% of Polar,, AAWH owns...

THINK!!!! DHL bought 49% of Polar,, AAWH owns the other 51%. Most if not all of the current Polar fleet will be replaced by the -8's already on order for "Atlas". The DHL gig could already use the...
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